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A data-driven approach using machine learning (ML) offers advanced techniques to analyze complex, nonlinear, and high-dimensional datasets, uncovering novel predictors of CHD that go beyond the limitations of traditional models, which rely on predefined variables.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This study aims to evaluate the contribution of various risk factors to CHD, focusing on both established and novel markers using ML techniques.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n \n The study recruited 7672 participants aged 30-84 years from Suita City, Japan, between 1989 and 1999. Over an average of 15 years, participants were monitored for cardiovascular events. A total of 7260 participants and 28 variables were included in the analysis after excluding individuals with missing outcome data and eliminating unnecessary variables. Five ML models\u2014logistic regression, random forest (RF), support vector machine, Extreme Gradient Boosting, and Light Gradient-Boosting Machine\u2014were applied for predicting CHD incidence. Model performance was evaluated using accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, precision, area under the curve,\n F<\/jats:italic>\n 1<\/jats:sub>\n -score, calibration curves, observed-to-expected ratios, and decision curve analysis. Additionally, Shapley Additive Explanations (SHAPs) were used to interpret the prediction models and understand the contribution of various risk factors to CHD.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n Among 7260 participants, 305 (4.2%) were diagnosed with CHD. The RF model demonstrated the highest performance, with an accuracy of 0.73 (95% CI 0.64\u20100.80), sensitivity of 0.74 (95% CI 0.62\u20100.84), specificity of 0.72 (95% CI 0.61\u20100.83), and an area under the curve of 0.73 (95% CI 0.65\u20100.80). RF also showed excellent calibration, with predicted probabilities closely aligning with observed outcomes, and provided substantial net benefit across a range of risk thresholds, as demonstrated by decision curve analysis. SHAP analysis elucidated key predictors of CHD, including the intima-media thickness (IMT_cMax) of the common carotid artery, blood pressure, lipid profiles (non\u2013high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglycerides), and estimated glomerular filtration rate. Novel risk factors identified as significant contributors to CHD risk included lower calcium levels, elevated white blood cell counts, and body fat percentage. Furthermore, a protective effect was observed in women, suggesting the potential necessity for gender-specific risk assessment strategies in future cardiovascular health evaluations.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n We developed a model to predict CHD using ML and applied SHAP methods for interpretation. 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